WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- GroSolar announced Thursday it bought Energy Outfitters, making it one of the largest solar distribution and installation companies in the United States.
"The combined assets and expertise of the two companies will enable us to put more solar on more roofs across the U.S. and Canada," said Jeff Wolfe, chief executive office of groSolar.
GroSolar is a national solar energy firm based in White River Junction, Vt., and Energy Outfitters is a solar energy distribution center located in Grants Pass, Ore.
"We share the same values, mission and goals," said Bob Maynard, president of Energy Outfitters. "The strategic fit is great because groSolar has strength in the northeast while Energy Outfitters has strong west coast and Canadian operations."
Some of groSolar's products include solar hot water and solar air heating systems in addition to solar electric systems. It has distribution centers across the United States and Canada including New Jersey, Colorado, New York and Ontario.
Wolfe said the transition will be slow and they will continue to use the Energy Outfitters brand in their existing market areas for a while.
"Energy Outfitters customers will see a continuation of the strong service culture, which will grow even stronger as we incorporate groSolar's proven value added distribution expertise," Wolfe said.
